Table Mountain National Park consists of the greater Table Mountain chain on the peninsula, stretching from the well know and photographed Table Mountain behind [[Cape Town]] south to Cape Point. In incorporates Table Mountain, Tokai Forest, Silvermine, a large area around Cape Point as well as a Marine protected area.

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Table Mountain National Park consists of the greater Table Mountain chain on the peninsula, stretching from the well known Table Mountain behind [[Cape Town]] south to Cape Point. In incorporates Table Mountain, Tokai Forest, Silvermine, a large area around Cape Point as well as a number of marine protected areas.

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The park is busy with ongoing restructuring and development. New areas are constantly being added to the park in an effort to link the seperated portions and expand the park.

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The park is busy with ongoing restructuring and development. New areas are constantly being added to the park in an effort to link the separated portions and expand the park.

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Cape Point, in the southern part of the park is the southern tip of the [[Cape Peninsula]], it is not the Cape of Good Hope and not the southern tip of [[Africa]], The most southernly point of the continent is at [[Cape Agulhas]].

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'''Marine protected areas'''

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* The coastal area around [[Boulders]] for the protection of penguins

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* Cape of Good Hope marine restricted zone

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* Castle Rock and Paulsberg restricted zone south of [[Boulders]]

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* Karbonkelberg restricted zone around Llandudno

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* [[Kalk Bay]] restricted zone

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Cape Point, in the southern part of the park is the southern tip of the [[Cape Peninsula]], it is not the Cape of Good Hope and not the southern tip of [[Africa]], The most southernly point of the continent is at [[Cape Agulhas]] in the [[Overberg]].

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===Flora and fauna===

===Flora and fauna===

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The [[Cape Peninsula]] offers some typical [[African flora and fauna|fynbos]] vegetation. In the reserve are also a number of [[African flora and fauna|ostriches]] and [[African flora and fauna|antelopes]]. Please be aware of the [[African flora and fauna|baboons]]. They are used to people and often steal objects from tourists. Do not feed them!!! If a [[African flora and fauna|baboon]] approaches you, keep all food well hidden, and walk away facing the baboon. But as long as they are not attacking you, please leave them alone in their natural habitat (photos are allowed).

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[[image:RSA_Ostrich.jpg|thumb|Ostriches near Cape Point.]]

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The [[Cape Peninsula]] offers some typical [[African flora and fauna|fynbos]] vegetation. In the reserve are also a number of [[African flora and fauna|ostriches]] and [[African flora and fauna|antelopes]]. Please be aware of the [[African flora and fauna|baboons]]. They are used to people and often steal objects from tourists. Do not feed them!!! If a [[African flora and fauna|baboon]] approaches you, keep all food well hidden, and walk away facing the baboon but do not make eye contact. But as long as they are not attacking you, please leave them alone in their natural habitat (photos are allowed).

===Climate===

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==Fees/Permits==

==Fees/Permits==

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There is currently no single pricing structure for the various areas of the park, but this is set to change in the near future.

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Most sections of the park do not require any fees to be paid, specifically

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* Table Mountain - Access on foot to the mountain is free, however the cable car costs R205.00 for round trip and R105.00 for one way.

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* The southern area towards Cape Point

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Other areas that do charge fees are (prices correct until October 2012)

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* [[Boulders]] - R45 per person. ('' One can see the penguins without having to pay any fees, but the penguin's ''private'' beach is managed by TMNP and an entry fee is charged.

* <eat name="Two Oceans Restaurant" url="http://www.two-oceans.co.za/" hours="Open 9AM to 6PM during October to April and 9AM to 5PM during May to September" phone="+27 (0)21 780-9200 " fax="+27 (0)21 780-9060" email=" info@two-oceans.co.za"></eat>

* <eat name="Two Oceans Restaurant" url="http://www.two-oceans.co.za/" hours="Open 9AM to 6PM during October to April and 9AM to 5PM during May to September" phone="+27 (0)21 780-9200 " fax="+27 (0)21 780-9060" email=" info@two-oceans.co.za"></eat>

Contents

Understand

Table Mountain National Park consists of the greater Table Mountain chain on the peninsula, stretching from the well known Table Mountain behind Cape Town south to Cape Point. In incorporates Table Mountain, Tokai Forest, Silvermine, a large area around Cape Point as well as a number of marine protected areas.

The park is busy with ongoing restructuring and development. New areas are constantly being added to the park in an effort to link the separated portions and expand the park.

Cape Point, in the southern part of the park is the southern tip of the Cape Peninsula, it is not the Cape of Good Hope and not the southern tip of Africa, The most southernly point of the continent is at Cape Agulhas in the Overberg.

History

Landscape

Flora and fauna

Ostriches near Cape Point.

The Cape Peninsula offers some typical fynbos vegetation. In the reserve are also a number of ostriches and antelopes. Please be aware of the baboons. They are used to people and often steal objects from tourists. Do not feed them!!! If a baboon approaches you, keep all food well hidden, and walk away facing the baboon but do not make eye contact. But as long as they are not attacking you, please leave them alone in their natural habitat (photos are allowed).

Climate

Get in

Fees/Permits

There is currently no single pricing structure for the various areas of the park, but this is set to change in the near future.

Most sections of the park do not require any fees to be paid, specifically

Table Mountain - Access on foot to the mountain is free, however the cable car costs R205.00 for round trip and R105.00 for one way.

The southern area towards Cape Point

Other areas that do charge fees are (prices correct until October 2012)

Boulders - R45 per person. ( One can see the penguins without having to pay any fees, but the penguin's private beach is managed by TMNP and an entry fee is charged.

Silvermine - R25 per person

Oudekraal - R20 per person

Perdekloof picnic site - R6 per person

Newlands picnic site - R10 per person

Tokai picnic site - R10 per person

Get around

See

Cape of Good Hope.

Cape Point.

Signal Hill and Lions Head.

Do

Hiking.

Scuba diving.

Buy

There is a small curio shop located at Cape Point

Eat

Table Mountain

Table Mountain Restaurant, On top of Table Mountain, close to the Upper Cable Station. hours. A 120 seat, self service restaurant. No booking required. EnjoyFrom R20 for a simple breakfast.

Cape Point

Two Oceans Restaurant, ☎+27 (0)21 780-9200 (info@two-oceans.co.za, fax: +27 (0)21 780-9060), [2]. Open 9AM to 6PM during October to April and 9AM to 5PM during May to September.

Lodging

Camping

Backcountry

Stay safe

Baboons can be dangerous!

Be aware of approaching chacma baboons at Cape Point. They regularly attack tourists. They won't hurt you much, but steal food and other things from you. If one approaches you, walk backwards slowly, facing the baboon. When driving past in your car or stopping nearby, close all windows!